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COVID-19: Child Custody Possession Schedule Under Shelter-In-Place Order In Texas

In these uncharted waters, we at the Ramos Law Group would like to keep our former, existing clients and potential clients as informed as possible as we navigate family law matters in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. As you may know, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and County Judge Lina Hildago have issued the directive that all Houston-area residents shall remain in their homes and all non-essential businesses shall close. The family law community anticipates that there will be many parents with existing orders relating to children that will have questions regarding the impact this shelter in place order will have on child custody and possession schedules.

CoronaVirus (COVID-19) Impact To Child Custody Visitation & Access During Spring Break and School Closures

Over that past week, our family law firm in Houston, Texas, has been inundated with calls from concerned parents regarding the handling of possession and access under the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) extended spring break and school closures. If you have children subject to a court-ordered visitation schedule, you may be confused regarding when the exchange should occur during spring break and what happens if the closures continue for an extended period. Most of the confusion stems from districts using varying terminology from "extended spring break" to "school closure".

Tips for Trial: How to Get Through a Contested Divorce

Most divorcing couples want to avoid trial. Indeed, the latest data indicates that more than nine in ten divorce cases are settled outside of the courtroom. That being said, avoiding an uncontested divorce is neither advisable nor possible in every situation. If your former partner refuses to cooperate or to work towards a fair settlement, …

Valuing Your Business Prior To Divorce

Going through a divorce is rarely easy. For business owners—whose professional and private lives are often intertwined—it can be especially difficult. Business owners need to know how to protect their legal rights and financial interests. As a starting point, it is imperative that you seek a comprehensive business valuation. Here, our Houston high net worth …

Do High Asset Individuals Need Special Legal Help With Divorce?

While going through a divorce is never easy, high asset couples face some unique challenges. If you are part of a high asset couple, you need a divorce attorney who knows how to protect your legal rights and financial interests. Among other things, high net worth couples may need to worry about identifying assets, dealing …

PRESS RELEASE: The Ramos Law Group, PLLC Announces 15th Anniversary

Houston divorce attorneys at the Ramos Law Group, PLLC announced exciting news that coincides with the Firm’s 15th anniversary of operation. The Firm celebrated its fifteenth anniversary in 2019. Originally started as a solo practice, the Firm has expanded to multiple attorneys and support staff. “There are a number of reasons for us to celebrate this milestone,” remarked Mary …

Texas Child Support Cap Increases Every Six Years | Cap Increased To $9,200 On 9/01/2019

Texas Child Support Cap Increases Every Six Years Child Support Guidelines Increased on 9/01/2019 On September 1, 2019, Texas law changed concerning child support guidelines. In Texas, the legislature promulgates a series of guidelines to help determine the appropriate amount of child support that should be paid by the child support obligor. While the guidelines …

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